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Takeda Enterprises Inc
- Honest
- Mechanic
- Drive
“Mike is the best mechanic I know who is very honest, very detailed and specify mechanical problems, very friendly and his prices are very reasonable, I recommend him 100%”
Best Car Inspection & Emissions Testing in Torrance, CA
24 stations listed · 23 in Torrance · 17 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Smog & Registration Auto Repair
- Job
- Plate
- Light
“They did a full inspection on the car and told me I was leaking from my water pump and even notified me about an oil leak and told me to kee an eye on it.”
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Hermosa Automotive II
- Mechanic
- Communication
- Vehicle
“I brought my 66 mustang here to get some minor work on it, a new carburator and exhaust manifold to be exact and they even fixed my power steering pump that was leaking for no charge.”
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ECO Smog
“I had used this company some years ago with great success so imagine my delight when I drove up and there was Dru just as polite and professional as ever.”
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The Toy Shop
- Work
- Oil
- Mechanic
“Whenever I've made an appointment for service on my 2009 Camry or 2012 Tacoma I received excellent service and at costs I could afford being retired and on a fixed income.”
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Fast Lube
- Work
- Oil
- Vehicle
“Chabelo is just an all around great guy, very trustworthy and won't try to sell you anything you don't need, I go to him for most of my automotive needs.”
Listed for drivers in and around Torrance, CA, these 24 shops carry out emissions and inspection work. What each one says about its station license, hours and retest policy comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Torrance, CA
Of the 24 stations we list here, 23 are in Torrance itself and 1 comes from Redondo Beach (3 mi). The stations on this page are rated from 4.1 to 4.9 across 2,144 reviews; 12 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these stations on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (88%) and value (88%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the stations on this page are "diagnosis", "honest" and "communication". 17 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 8 websites of the stations on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 1 gives free estimates; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 3 list coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 22 of the stations on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 5 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the stations on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the station before you visit.
Can I use a station outside Torrance?
Inside your own state, yes. 23 of the 24 shops here are in Torrance and the rest come from other towns. Crossing a state line does not work, because the test has to be accepted by the state that registers the car.
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Sky Smog Check
- Website
- Code
- Stars
“Hello I found this place online and I talked with Stan (very nice guy) and I just got a new catalytic converter installed on my truck and he told me what to do to break it in and it worked.”
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Bothwell Automotive
“They gave me a very competitive price quote, checked my car out quickly to confirm the issue, and they were able to work around my weird work schedule to get my car up and running again.”
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South Bay Smog 39.75 Test Only Star Station
- Pay
- Technician
“I called them first thing in the morning to ask for their availability, was able to make a same day appointment with them, and they were clear and concise about all communication.”
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Accurate Smog
- van
- Technician
- Coupon
“He charged me 60 bucks at first on my C Card despite the fact I showed the website coupon, but he cheerfully voided it and restored the coupon rate, so I added a star for that.”
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NZ Auto Diagnostics and Repair
- AC
- Brakes
- Honest
“These guyz r unbelievable, my car had a very rough idle, they diagnosed the problem and resolved the issue, it felt like a different car as i drove away, like magic lol !”
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EZ Smog Check $10 Off
- Polite
- Light
- Vehicle
“I don't know who did the service for those who left a 1 star, but this is my second or third time coming here and the service has always been excellent.”
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Torrance Motors
- Vehicle
- Oil
- Diagnosis
“They diagnosed the issue with my vehicle meticulously, explaining the problem to me in a way that even someone with limited automotive knowledge could understand.”
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J & S Auto Repair
- Job
- Price
“I was recommended to this place thru oreilly auto parts they noted that I was buying to many auto parts, I told them I'm trying to buy all the service engine parts Because I had reach 200,000 miles and my the service engine light was blinking as I re...”
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Torrance Transmission Service
- Pay
- Team
- Vehicle
“I went with this shop because the other places I visited wanted to install a heat exchanger on my transmission instead of performing proper diagnostics to determine the root cause of the issue.”
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Toshi Auto Smog
- Trust
- Check
- Honest
“The auto smog place is wonderful good pricing respectable and very honest and takes care of your car he took care of my car and did a great job I would recommend him to anybody”
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Easy Smog
“Best mechanic in the South Bay!!!”
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Express Auto Service
- Car Wash
- Tire
- Price
“I brought my car in for some issues it was having and they fixed it quickly and didn't overcharge for anything like some other mechanics will sometimes do.”
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Reid's South Bay Auto Worx
- Mechanic
“After a $260 diagnostic fee, Penske gave me an estimate of over $5,000 saying that I needed new front and rear shocks, new front and rear pads, new front and rear rotors, a wheel alignment, and brake fluid change.”
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John's Auto Care
- Mechanic
- Price
“Honest keeps it 💯🙏 …”
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Torrance Autohaus
- Price
“Price reasonable.”
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Phillips and Sons Automotive
- Mechanic
- Truck
“Fixed the issue with my car and was affordable.”
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Just Smog
- Coupon
- Price
“I have never recommended any place for smog because most of the time it's just something you do, but I have already recommended Just Smog twice since I was there...”
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Sanchez Auto Service & Repair
- Prices
“These guys are the best, I have been taking my cars to them for different problems and they are always available, honest and most important they do a great job.”
Why these companies made our list
What customers say about stations in Torrance
- “Very nice and friendly. I was next in line for a walk in smog, he had me in and out in 25 min.” — customer of Toshi Auto Smog
- “Mechanics are honest, reliable and friendly. I highly recommend The Toy Shop and have sent several friends there for services.” — customer of The Toy Shop
- “Quick, reliable, and affordable! My go to place for all my vehicle smog needs.” — customer of Sky Smog Check
- “I've been bringing my cars here for over 12 years and I highly recommend Smog & Registration.” — customer of Smog & Registration Auto Repair
- “The most professional and friendliest place to get your smog, wouldn’t go anywhere else.” — customer of Accurate Smog
Excerpts from public reviews of the stations listed on this page.
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